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Barranquilla, Atlántico

Colombia

Regional capital10.9685° N, 74.7813° W

Barranquilla is a city located in Colombia, specifically in the Atlántico province. With a population of 1,206,319, it is one of the largest urban centers in the country.

Population1,206,319
ProvinceAtlántico
Coordinates10.9685° N, 74.7813° W
CountryColombia
Rank in Colombia#4 of 35,699

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Nearest Airports

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Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

BAQInternational

8.8 km away

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Aerodromo Los Campanos

SQKSLocal

29 km away

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Hacienda Veracruz Airport

SK-031Local

53.7 km away

About Barranquilla

The city is situated at coordinates 10.96854° latitude and -74.78132° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. Barranquilla has an elevation of 24 meters and operates within the America/Bogota timezone. Nearby cities include Soledad, Malambo, Sabanalarga, Baranoa, and Sabanagrande.

Barranquilla ranks as the 4th largest city out of 1,071 cities in Colombia. Its population is significant compared to other major cities, such as Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín.

Cities in Atlántico

Barranquilla is the largest city in the Atlántico province, which consists of 23 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Soledad, Malambo, Sabanalarga, Baranoa, and Sabanagrande.

Soledad342,556Malambo129,148Sabanalarga102,334Baranoa68,383Sabanagrande35,044Santo Tomás28,693Luruaco27,647Palmar de Varela27,098Puerto Colombia26,227Repelón25,467

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Barranquilla.

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Barrio San RoqueNeighborhood
0.3 km
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Barrio ReboloNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Barrio MontesNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Barrio ChiquinquiráNeighborhood
1 km
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Barrio Don Bosco I EtapaNeighborhood
1 km
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Barrio Don BoscoNeighborhood
1 km
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Barrio CentroNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Barrio Don Bosco IIINeighborhood
1.2 km
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Barrio BoyacaNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Barrio San IsidroNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Barrio La LuzNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Barrio La LomaNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Barrio Los JardinesNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Barrio BarranquillitaNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Barrio El TerminalNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Barrio San JoséNeighborhood
1.9 km
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SurorienteNeighborhood
2 km
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Las NievesCity
2 km
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Barrio LuceroNeighborhood
2 km
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Barrio La ChinitaNeighborhood
2.1 km

Universities in Barranquilla

Barranquilla is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Institución Universitaria Americana2006——
Universidad de la Costa1970——
Universidad del Norte, Colombia1966——
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Explore Colombia

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Colombia, comparisons of countries, city rankings, and a comprehensive city list.

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Largest cities in Colombia

#1 Bogotá7,674,366#2 Cali2,392,877#3 Medellín1,999,979#4 Barranquilla1,206,319#5 Cartagena914,552
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barranquilla?

The population of Barranquilla is 1,206,319.

In which province/state is Barranquilla located?

Barranquilla is located in the Atlántico province.

What are the coordinates of Barranquilla?

The coordinates of Barranquilla are 10.96854° latitude and -74.78132° longitude.

What is the elevation of Barranquilla?

The elevation of Barranquilla is 24 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Barranquilla?

The nearest airport to Barranquilla is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.

What is the population ranking of Barranquilla in Colombia?

Barranquilla ranks 4th in population among cities in Colombia.

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